I wish Bailey ...

[DomeStranger]

... would start running like #29 again and stop trying to run like #3.

I've noticed when Bailey hits the hole he puts his shoulder down expecting to get hit. This way, if he gets hit at the line he hopes pick up that extra yard when he gets hit.

The problem is, when there is a hole ... he stumbles and has to stand back up to get running again and has lost his vision and ability to make a cut. Because of this he gets hit after 5-8 yards and only gets a 5-12 yard gain. If he hits the hole standing up with his eyes at the secondary, he breaks those runs for 15+ yards and maybe goes untouched to the end zone.

I know part of the reason for him doing this is the ball security issue but I think this offense has to start rolling the dice a little and going back to letting Bailey run they way has been successful running. Stop trying to find gold in a silver mine. Get back your tailback ... a change is gonna do you good.

 

[Ghost]

SUball

 

[MattyL]

Bailey also has a terrible time rebounding at his size.

 

[albanycuse]

wrong board.

 

[DomeStranger]

LOL ... I know, I reported my own post and sent an IM to an admin but hasn't been moved/deleted yet.

Sorry all for the wear and tear I caused on your mouse buttons.

 

[DomeStranger]

Thanks for moving this to the correct locale, admins. Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

[SaltineWarrior]

Well maybe if we gave him the ball for plays that better suit his skill set and not that of #3, that would help too. I understand what you mean and I agree, but part of his running style comes with what they are asking him to do. Having him run straight for so many plays, some back to back, is somewhat insane.

In my mind, it seems like most of this team's problems come down to the offensive play calling. Yes we have seen some stupid plays. Yes our defense is still developing. Yes the special teams keep biting us. But the one consistent every week seems to be long spells of ineffective offense highlighted by a predictable set of plays called. Marrone has to recognize this, correct?